Items for stricter export control to South Korea
Last month, it was found that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry was close to the raw materials such as semiconductors, which had strict export control to Korea, and it was the first policy to give permission for applications from some companies. It seems that the export destination and purpose of use are clear, and it was judged that there was no risk of diversion.
Last month, the Japanese government tightened export control to South Korea for three items of raw materials such as semiconductors, so that companies must apply to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for each contract when exporting. .
Application acceptance started on the 4th of last month, but according to the officials concerned, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry was close, and it turned out that it was the first policy to give permission for applications from some companies.
The standard period for examination is about 90 days, but the first permit is expected to be issued in a shorter period.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has repeatedly explained that this measure is not an “embargo measure” that prohibits exports, and has argued that the Korean side did not criticize it as “economic retaliation”.
The project that is expected to be approved this time seems to have been approved because the export destination and purpose of use were clear and it was judged that there was no risk of diversion.
From 28th of this month, the government will exclude South Korea from the preferential countries, and the scope of stricter export control will increase. However, if there is no problem after examination, the government will give permission.
Is it permitted by judgment that there is no fear of military diversion?
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry had an inappropriate case with regard to strengthening export controls for three raw materials such as semiconductors for South Korea, and because of the lack of management system on the Korean side, it was necessary for security reasons. It is said that it is a necessary review of operation.
On top of that, it repeatedly stresses that it is not an “embargo” that prohibits exports, and if the export destination and purpose of use are clear and it can be confirmed that there is no risk of diversion, it will be approved.
The standard period for review is about 90 days. However, for example, if there is a track record of dealing with the same items as the export destination company for many years, the period may be relatively easy to confirm. It is said.
The project that is expected to be approved this time seems to have been approved because the export destination and purpose of use were clear and it was judged that there was no risk of diversion.